Are you doing Basis or functional? It'll be easier to get a job if it is Basis.

If you don't know then you probably haven't done enough research.

SAP Basis deals with the implementation, configuration and support of all SAP systems.

I'm guessing you're planning on doing functional then? HR, MM or something like that?

So have you actually signed up for it already? It's not that clear from your post.

It'll be much easier if you already have a background in finance. You just have to learn a bit more about SAP but nothing too technical.

If you go ahead with it then I can give you some recommendations on some consulting firms to apply for.

You can try checking with MDEC to see if they are still offering any training related to FICO. Normally they will subsidise part of the fee, sometimes with the condition that you pass the certification. For this, don't think it will be through e-learning.

These courses are usually the intensive type (can be up to 4 or 5 weeks straight) so those that go for it are mostly fresh graduates or those that are company-sponsored.

HCL Axon used to run bootcamps in collaboration with MDEC where they would then offer permanent positions to some of the participants after the training but I think that's been put on hold for now. Mostly for ABAP though and not that much for functional.

If you're not keen on being a consultant then there's no need to go for any training.

If you just wish to be an end user then usually whatever company that uses SAP will just conduct some short end user training. You might only need to remember some relevant transaction codes if you're using SAPGUI or else it'll just be through the portal.

Your marketability won't really be enhanced if you're just an end user. If you're already a manager then I guess it's too late to start being a consultant. Still, I've heard of a case of an experienced FICO consultant in an O&G company getting around 30k a month. A lot of experienced people have had to take pay cuts to get a start in SAP consulting so it's up to you if you're interested.

HCL Axon is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. They also have a small office in Penang.

This post has been edited by IronLionZion: Sep 4 2013, 11:59 AM

I think it's a bit extreme that you're planning to just take the training and then decide to not become a consultant. A cheaper option would be to get training from a freelance trainer but there aren't that many of them around.

You should just try to learn the basics of SAP yourself as there are lots of free learning material around. When you apply for an end user position in a company that uses SAP, at least you have an idea of SAP and I guess that would be enough to impress them.

I have a colleague who actually bought some SAP materials on his own and studied them before being accepted into a training program.

Usually they won't require prior experience with SAP if you're just an end user. It's the actual job function that really matters and you wouldn't be required to do anything technical. Anyway, you can probably add in your cover letter that you're interested in working with SAP as an end user. Just read up a bit and try to impress them during the interview.